The next walk will be Thursday, 17 March 2022. Route tailored to your fitness level.
R20 Donation to the Lions Bush Conservancy.
Remember to bring your camera as the views are amazing.
Book with Roy: 071 676 7458
Kilgobbin Forest and Grassland Walk
Thursday 7 April 2022 at 09h00
Park at Crab Apple Chapel D707
Explore grasslands and beautiful mistbelt forest area
Donation R50 to Dargle Conservancy
Bookings Essential - Limited Group Size.
Nikki Brighton 083 473 3074
Khulashanti Forest Walk
Next Walk : 3 April 2022
All Donations welcome and go towards forest rehabilitation
Contact Carol to book: 082 450 6792
Dargle Mushroom Foray
12 March 2022 - 09h30-10h30
Old Furth Estate, upper Dargle
Book online: https://www.quicket.co.za/
Search for "Dargle Mushroom Foray" - Online tickets can be purchased from Tuesday 08 March.
The Dargle Conservancy has invited mushroom expert, Jon Mac Gillivray to come out to the Dargle to do another of his excellent mushroom forays! Safely learn more about the fascinating world of mushrooms and fungi. A highly recommended event not to be missed! Bring the kids and your camera with for some excellent photo opportunities. This is his 3rd outing to us and we look forward to another successful event!
Problem Plants and Alien Weeds Talk
Wednesday 16 March 2022 - 18h00 for 18h30
Tanglewood Country Hotel, Dargle
Briza Publications author, Clive Bromilow, shall come and speak at Tanglewood Hotel. Clive holds a degree in applied biology with a major in ecology. He has been involved in the agricultural chemical industry for over 30 years and this has lead to a life-long interest in plants and weeds.
R150 for the talk and enjoy a hearty meal afterwards which includes a main and a dessert.
Book with Jenny: 083 325 0266
Water Walk at Wana Farm
Saturday, 9 April 2022
Jim Taylor shall lead us along the uMngeni river and give some insight into how river ecosystems function and we shall also be testing the water.
More details coming soon
25th Annual Cape Parrot count
7
th and 8
th May 2022
More info on that coming soon.
Kilgobbin Forest & Grassland Hike and Picnic led by Spekboom Tours
Sunday, 22 May 2022
Kilgobbin Forest/Grassland Hike & Picnic led by Spekboom Tours with the proceeds going to support the work of the Dargle Conservancy. 12/13km with a few steep, off camber and possibly wet muddy sections. The trail may start at Crab Apple progressing 4km through the forest up onto the grassland and back through the Lemonwood forest. Lunch at the Crab-apple picnic site. Hikers should have moderate fitness and can do about 3km/hour. Each hiker will carry their own water with a day pack, sunscreen, jacket and space for a small packed trail treat - crunchy, juice and a piece of fruit. Once arriving at the end destination- Crab Apple picnic site - a simple vegetarian meal (ie vege wraps) will be served. Max 20 hikers.
R250pp
Contact Julia for more info and to book :
julia@spekboomtours.co.za
Dargle Conservancy AGM
May 2022
*Details to follow